Safety & Rules of the Road
You must follow the Safety Requirements and Rules of the Road listed below, including requirements for respectful behavior, environmental responsibility, and compliance with all Event rules.
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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
These are mandatory requirements that all riders must abide by at C4ONT:
- Wear a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved bicycle helmet at all times while riding;
- Obey all Arizona Vehicle Code provisions and local traffic laws;
- Follow all Event safety protocols and instructions from Event staff and volunteers;
- Maintain your bicycle in safe operating condition; and
- Ride responsibly and within your abilities.
RULES OF THE ROAD
These are the basic rules that all riders must follow at C4ONT:
- Obey all traffic signals!
- Make a full stop at stop signs and appropriate traffic signals.
- Always wear a properly fitted helmet, and check its expiration date (they do have them!).
- Do not ride while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- No electronics while riding. Bike computers and phones mounted to the handlebars are OK — but you must stop and pull over safely if you need to use them.
INDIVIDUAL SAFETY
These practices will keep you safe while riding:
- Ride predictably.
- Ride with at least one hand on the handlebars at all times.
- Stay aware of your surroundings and assume cars cannot see you.
- Stay hydrated and fueled.
- Using earphones while biking is not allowed, nor is playing music through a speaker.
GROUP SAFETY
Help protect those around you with these guidelines:
- Pass safely [on left/call out/look over shoulder].
- Ride single-file, leaving one bike-length in between you and the rider in front of you.
- Use hand signals [turning/slowing/stopping].
- Call out and point out hazards such as broken glass and debris.
- Take care of one another!
HOW TO RESPOND TO AN INCIDENT
In the event of a serious accident, follow these steps:
- If an accident occurs that needs medical attention, call 911 immediately.
- Do not move an injured person.
- Direct traffic around the scene.
- Get the rider's name and stay until help arrives.